Santa Clara, CA (ZIP 95051) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 8 floods, 5 earthquakes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 47 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (42% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Flood-related events have caused a combined $40 in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2024.
Santa Clara has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 9, 2004.
Santa Clara has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 18, 2010.
Santa Clara has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2000.
Santa Clara has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Santa Clara was EF2 Tornado on May 5, 1998, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was 78 mph High Wind (Nov 24, 2001), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95051 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), earthquakes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Clara, CA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40 in property damage.
Yes, Santa Clara (ZIP 95051) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2024.
Santa Clara has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95051 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1998. This event caused $3.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Santa Clara, CA area (ZIP 95051). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →